Which of these 8 dessert places in St Helens tickles the tastebuds?

We wanted to hear your recommendations for tasty treats in town, whether it was delicious ice cream sundaes, slices of mouth-watering chocolate fudge cake or lip-smackingly good brownies and blondies.

So far in our Best of 2024 competition we’ve given out 11 coveted awards in a whole host of categories.

Next up, we wanted to tickle those tastebuds and give in to those sugar cravings and find St Helens’ dessert destination.

We asked you to make your favourite dessert place’s day by nominating them for our Best for Dessert award and after reading all of your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 8, who will battle it out to be named Best for Dessert 2024 in St Helens.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Dessert shortlist post on our St Helens Star Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (Thursday, July edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, July 14 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 8 BEST FOR DESSERT SHORTLIST:

The Brownie Shack

The Brownie Shack, Broadway, St Helens

One review on their Facebook page said: “The best brownies around.

“They have a lovely texture and they melt in your mouth.

“I'd definitely recommend the galaxy caramel ones or the kinder sauce ones as they’re so creamy.”

For more details go to facebook.com/cakearellabakes

Antonia's Cakes

Antonia’s Cakes, Duke Street, St Helens

The winner of the last two Best for Dessert awards – can they make it three in a row?

Customers are spoilt for choice with the tasty treats on the menu.

The triple chocolate brownies are a treat!

For more details go to facebook.com/antoniascakeshop

Amy's Sweet Treats

Amy’s Sweet Treats, St Helens

One nomination said: “These are amazing cakes!”

Another said: “Nothing is too much trouble for Amy and her desserts are 100 per cent the best.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Amyandvalssweettreats

JJ's Ices

JJ’s Ices, St Helens

One happy customer said: “The ice cream and toppings are second to none.

“Customers travel from all over the country and can’t wait to eat his ice cream desserts.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557570912468

Keeno's

Keeno’s, Warrington Road, Prescot

One regular said: “Keeno’s is amazing!”

Another said: “The waffle desserts are outstanding.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092244258006

Cake Break

Cake Break

One happy customer said: “Without a shadow of a doubt it’s Cake Bake.”

Another reviewer on their Facebook said: “The cake flavours are delicious and the attention to detail on the designs are amazing.”

For more details go to facebook.com/cakebreak16

Blossoms Deli

Blossoms Deli, Haydock

One recommender said they’d give this place 11 out of 10 if they could – it’s that good.

The chocolate topped giant cookies are a popular choice complete with Oreo biscuits, Biscoff and kinder bueno.

For more details go to facebook.com/blossomsdelihaydock