Roquefort Cheese Plate
A Roquefort cheese plate is a classic French appetizer or dessert course featuring the iconic Roquefort blue cheese, often served with accompaniments like walnuts, honey, fresh fruit (such as figs or pears), and crusty bread or crackers. Originating from the Aveyron region in southern France, this cheese is made from sheep's milk and aged in the natural Combalou caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein, with very few carbohydrates, providing essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus. A typical serving (about 1 ounce of cheese plus accompaniments) can range from 150 to 250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 140 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Selenium | 3 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 2 mcg |
Per 1 oz (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Roquefort is one of the world's oldest known blue cheeses, with a protected designation of origin (AOC) that legally requires it to be aged in those specific caves. Nutritionally, its blue veins come from Penicillium roqueforti mold, which not only gives it a pungent flavor but also contributes beneficial probiotics.
