Mix your butter together with your cheese, cayenne or black pepper and the basil until smooth, you can use a blender for this.
Add the wine or sherry , mix in well
Put into fridge for about 10 minutes.
Remove from fridge. Dampen your hands and take a little of the mass and make marble sized little balls .
Mix the ground nuts and nut slivers. Roll the little balls in the nuts. Arrange on a plate and chill until needed
These can be eaten as a savoury starter, canapé ,spread on crackers, bread or toast.They will also go well as a treat with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots leeks or dark meats .
