Marble Quarry Cheese Display (Printable)

Artful presentation of blue cheese and white cheddar on marble, complemented with fresh fruit and crackers.

# 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 the blue cheese and white cheddar chunks evenly across the slab, maintaining spaces between pieces to mimic a quarry effect.
03 - Nestle fresh grapes or pear slices and small bowls of honey or fig jam among the cheeses to enhance flavor and presentation.
04 - Provide crackers or crusty bread on the side for guests to enjoy alongside the cheeses.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's actually just cheese arranged beautifully, which means even on your most exhausted days you can still look like you tried.
  • The irregular chunks feel generous and informal, like you're inviting people to grab and break bread together rather than placing perfect portions.
  • Blue cheese and aged cheddar are bold enough to hold their own without any pretense.
02 -
  • The marble slab truly matters because it keeps everything cool naturally and makes a real visual difference—a ceramic platter won't quite have the same effect.
  • Cut your chunks generously irregular; uniform squares make this feel like you're following instructions instead of inviting people to an experience.
03 -
  • Chill your marble slab in the refrigerator for at least twenty minutes before plating, and keep it away from warm lights or sun so the cheeses stay firm and inviting throughout the gathering.
  • Buy your cheeses a few days ahead so the flavors have time to settle, and cut them right before serving so the freshly exposed surfaces stay bright and appealing.
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