Arrange fruit prettily on a serving platter. In a small saucepan, gently heat cream with Cayenne pepper. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes...and the pepper will cast its spicy spell. Heat the cream again until tiny bubbles appear. Remove from the heat, add chopped chocolate and stir until chocolate is completely melted.

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2 fresh figs, cut in quarters 1 clementine, peel and divided into segments 25 pitted cherries or ground cherries 6 oz (180 g) dark chocolate, chopped up 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) gingerroot 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream or table cream 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) cayenne pepper