By Jheelum Basu
January 17, 2026
A spiced chocolate fondue board features a perfect combination of the warm spiced chocolate dip and fresh fruits, nuts, cheese, cookies, and more. Served in a pot, the rich chocolate fondue is the heart of the fondue board that sets the perfect mood on a cold winter evening.
For Spicy Chocolate Fondue 2 cups of chopped dark chocolate 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of flaky sea salt
For Assembling The Board 1 cup strawberry slices 1 cup banana slices ½ cup dried apricots ½ cup cheese cubes 1 cup nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts) ½ cup marshmallows 8-10 chocolate cookies
Mix heavy cream, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a saucepan over a medium-low heat until it begins to simmer. Remove it from the heat then.
Add dark chocolate and a pinch of salt. Allow the mixture to sit for 2 minutes or until the chocolate melts.
Using a spatula, gently stir the mixture until the fondue is smooth and glossy. Next, add the vanilla extract.
Pour the fondue into a pot. Place it over a very low flame on the fondue board to keep it warm.
Assemble the wooden fondue board with all the fruits, nuts, cheese, cookies, and other dippers around the fondue pot and serve.