Marble Quarry Cheese Board (Printable)

An elegant display of blue cheese and aged cheddar artfully arranged on a marble slab for a tasty starter.

# 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

# How to make it:

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

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to make people think you spent hours when you really spent ten minutes.
  • The marble slab keeps cheeses perfectly cool without needing ice or anything fussy.
  • Two cheeses create natural tension and conversation at the table—people can't stop debating which one they prefer.
02 -
  • If your marble slab isn't chilled, the cheeses will soften faster than you'd like, especially if it's warm outside or near any heat source.
  • The irregular cutting matters more than you'd think—uniform chunks make it look like a charcuterie mistake rather than an intentional presentation.
03 -
  • Add a third cheese if you want extra drama—a golden washed-rind or creamy goat cheese creates an entirely new conversation around the board.
  • The honey drizzle is worth its weight in gold; warm it slightly so it flows gently across the cheeses rather than sitting in stubborn drops.
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