Marble Quarry Cheese Board (Print View)

Blue cheese and white cheddar artfully arranged on a marble slab with optional fresh accompaniments.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Place the marble slab on a flat surface or serving table.
02 - Scatter the chunks of blue cheese and white cheddar across the slab, spacing pieces to create a quarry effect.
03 - Tuck fresh grapes or pear slices and small bowls of honey or fig jam among the cheeses for added flavor and presentation.
04 - Present with assorted crackers or crusty bread on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, but it looks like you spent hours planning the presentation.
  • The contrast between sharp, funky blue cheese and smooth, creamy cheddar keeps people coming back for one more piece.
  • It's the kind of thing that makes a casual gathering feel intentional and thoughtful.
02 -
  • If the marble slab isn't cold, the cheese will start to soften and lose its shape within minutes—chill it if you can.
  • Cut the cheese into chunks just before serving; if you do it hours ahead, the cut surfaces dry out and the cheese loses its appealing shine.
03 -
  • Buy cheese from a good cheesemonger who lets you taste before you commit—your blue cheese and cheddar should be ones you actually love, not just what's on sale.
  • Cut the chunks by hand, not with a food processor; irregular shapes look intentional and artful, while uniform pieces look generic.
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