The event at the Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center saw more than 600 people, including industry professionals entering their goodies, teams of judges trying samples and members from the public eager to taste delicious treats.
A team of judges narrowed down the top three winners in each of the eight categories based on flavor, texture, appearance and creativity.

(Courtesy: Rehoboth Beach Mainstreet)
2016 Winners
Brownie
1st: Hobo’s Red, White, & Puffy Chocolate Brownie
2nd: The Point Royal Crownie
3rd: The Ice Cream Store Brownie Alamode
Cake
1st: The Pig + Fish Restaurant Company Chocolate Banana Fosters Cheesecake
2nd: The Pickled Pig Pub Chocolate Cherry Cordial Mousse Cake
3rd: The Point Chocolate Espresso Torte
Candy
1st: Touch of Italy Coconut Truffle
2nd: Sweet Serenity Chocolates Sea Salt Caramel
3rd: Jimmy’s Grille Chocolate Covered Salted Caramel
Cookie
1st: Touch of Italy Baci Cookie
2nd: Nage “Milk & Cookie” Cookie
3rd: Maggie’s Bakery Chocolate Biz
Ice Cream
1st: Nage Chocolate Caramel Crunch Ice Cream
2nd: Kilwins Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream
3rd: The Ice Cream Store Chocaholic Ice Cream
Pie
1st: Beachside Bar & Grill Thai Chocolate Pie
2nd: The Point 5th Dimension of Chocolate
3rd: Nage Almond Joy Pie Bar
Other
1st: The Point Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee Cake
2nd: Maggie’s Bakery Brown Butter Bourbon S’mores Cups
3rd: Plate Catering Chilled Mexican Coffee
Showpiece
1st: Sweet Serenity Chocolates
2nd: Nage
3rd: EC Sweetery
- (Courtesy: Rehoboth Beach Mainstreet)
- (Courtesy: Rehoboth Beach Mainstreet)