Marble Quarry Cheese Board (Printable Version)

A striking cheese spread with blue cheese and aged cheddar arranged on a marble slab for visual impact.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz blue cheese (e.g., Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton), cut into large, irregular chunks
02 - 7 oz aged white cheddar, cut into large, irregular chunks

→ Accompaniments (optional)

03 - Fresh grapes or sliced pears, for serving
04 - Assorted crackers or crusty bread
05 - Honey or fig jam, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Place the marble slab on a stable flat surface or serving table.
02 - Distribute chunks of blue cheese and white cheddar evenly across the slab, leaving gaps to evoke a quarry effect.
03 - Optionally insert fresh grapes or pear slices and small bowls of honey or fig jam among the cheeses to enhance flavor and presentation.
04 - Present the cheese display alongside assorted crackers or crusty bread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Looks like you spent hours preparing when you actually spent minutes.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free without any compromise on flavor or sophistication.
  • Works for unexpected guests because cheese doesn't require last-minute cooking.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—cold cheese holds its shape and flavor, while room-temperature cheese becomes mushy and tastes muddled.
  • The size of your chunks matters: tiny pieces look fussy, while large irregular chunks feel luxurious and intentional.
03 -
  • Buy cheese the day you plan to serve it; aged cheeses are forgiving, but they taste best fresh from the counter.
  • Let the blue cheese sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating—its flavor opens up and becomes more interesting than when it's cold.
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