Gusta Almond Cream Spread jar made in Italy
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Sicilia

Gusta Almond Cream

4.629 reviews

Almond cream from Sicilia. Stone-ground, no palm oil.

$20.47

Purchase type
  • Stone-ground, single ingredient
  • Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
  • Free shipping over $75
Ancient Sicilian almond orchard on volcanic terrain, origin of Gusta almond cream
Place
Sicilia grows almonds that are denser and more oily than almonds grown further north. The volcanic soil, the dry season, the salt in the air off the coast: these are not romantic details. They are the conditions that push the nut to store more fat and more flavor. That oil is what makes the cream spreadable and what carries the taste.
Stone mill grinding roasted almonds into pale cream in a Sicilian workshop
Process
The almonds are roasted, then stone-ground into a smooth paste. Cocoa butter and a small amount of sugar go in, along with oil to extend the texture. No preservatives. No artificial flavors. The result is 33% almond by weight, which is higher than most commercial spreads that lead with sugar. It will separate a little in the jar. Stir it before you use it.
Hands stirring almond cream in a ceramic bowl
People
The family we work with in Sicilia has been making nut creams and pastes for generations, moving from grinding nuts for confectionery to producing finished spreads as home kitchens changed. We visit once a year. The work is still done on stone mills. That is not a marketing claim; it is why the texture is what it is.

What's inside

Ingredients
Almonds (50%), cane sugar, whole milk powder, sunflower oil, vanilla extract. No palm oil. No artificial flavors. No preservatives.
Contains
Almonds, milk.

How to use it

Spread on toast, croissants, or fresh bread. Stir into oatmeal or warm milk. Use as a filling for tarts or crepes. Layer on a charcuterie board alongside fruit preserves. Swirl into plain yogurt.

33% roasted almond paste. Lighter than hazelnut cream, slightly floral. Works wherever you would reach for almond butter.

Pairs with

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Questions

  • Is this vegan or lactose-free?
    No to both. It contains milk powder and whey milk powder. If you have a dairy allergy or follow a vegan diet, this is not the right product.
  • Is it gluten-free?
    Yes.
  • Why is the cream separating in the jar?
    The almond oils are separating from the solids. It happens with spreads that don't use emulsifiers to lock the texture. Stir it back together before each use.
  • Is it sweetened?
    Yes. Sugar is an ingredient. This is a dessert cream, not a health spread.
  • How is this different from almond butter?
    Almond butter is pure ground almond: dense, unsweetened, and grainy. This is a cream: smooth, gently sweetened, and blended for a spreadable consistency. Different product, different use.
  • Can I use it in baking?
    Yes. It works as a filling in pastries, spread on a tart base, or swirled into cookies before baking.
  • How do I store it?
    Store at room temperature, away from direct heat. Refrigerate after opening if your kitchen runs warm, and finish within a few weeks for best texture.
  • How is this shipped?
    Ships from the US. In-stock orders go out within 1-2 business days. Free shipping over $75.
  • What if it arrives damaged or I don't love it?
    Write to us. We refund within 60 days, no questions.

Reviews

  • 5 stars: 21 (72%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (17%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (7%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Tyrell J.
Dangerous near a spoon

I planned to spread this on toast and somehow ended up eating the first bite directly from the jar. Smooth, deeply almondy, and not cloying. It melts into hot oatmeal beautifully and was also excellent between apple slices for an afternoon snack. My daughter said 'this tastes like the good part of a cookie' and then requested it in her lunch. The jar is not huge, so portion control is currently being enforced by price alone. Really lovely treat and already on the reorder list

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Kevin M.
Spoon problem

bought for toast. ate with spoon. thats the review

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Amanda Choi
A proper nut cream

This is what a nut cream should be. Clean almond flavor, no competing notes, not cloyingly sweet. I have used it in baking, on toast, and on croissants. It works in every context.

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Michael Torres
Lighter than expected in the best way

I expected something as heavy as other nut butters. This is noticeably lighter on the palate. The almond flavor is present but the sweetness does not dominate. I have used it every day since the jar arrived.

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Rebecca L.
Good quality baking ingredient

as a baking ingredient this is excellent. used it as a filling in almond tarts and swirled into a cookie batter. the flavor comes through and holds up under heat.

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Michael Torres
Good reliable spread

good quality, consistent, reordering. that is all.

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GEORGE T.
Comparison to hazelnut spreads

ive been loyal to a hazelnut spread for years. tried this as a one-time thing. buying this going forward. the almond flavor is cleaner and less overwhelming.

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Erica
Swirled into oatmeal

one spoon of this swirled into morning oatmeal. that is a habit now. highly recommend.

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nm_reads
Morning staple locked in

this is what i want every morning now. not peanut butter, not anything else. this.

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nm_reads
Gift for my sister

my sister switched to this over the hazelnut spread she had been using for years. she placed her own order within two weeks of receiving it as a gift.

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mlewis7
Good change from peanut butter

switched from peanut butter on toast to this. the almond flavor is lighter than expected. takes a few mornings to get used to. good daily spread.

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r.jones88
texture is a little thick

texture is on the thicker side. hard to spread on bread without tearing it if the bread is soft. warms up nicely though and flavor is very good.

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JAMES W.
The almond is actually there

other nut creams at this price point taste vaguely of nuts. this tastes specifically and clearly of almonds. that is not a small thing.

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sfoster_k
Subtle and good

the flavor is more subtle than i expected compared to other nut spreads. that is not a complaint. it is more refined. takes a jar to appreciate.

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sfoster_k
Good but very rich

very good flavor. genuine almond taste. but its very rich and i found myself using less than i expected per serving. probably lasts longer than i thought it would.

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CAROL M.
Lunchbox addition that works

put a small container of this in my kids lunchbox for dipping apples. teacher sent home a note asking what the spread was. that is a good sign.

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LINDA P.
Good almond spread.

Good almond spread.

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LINDA P.
Ate straight from jar confirmed

I told myself I would use this carefully. I did not. Two thirds of the jar was gone before it made it to any bread. No regrets.

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tbaker_
Croissant pairing is serious

spread this on a good croissant. that is it. that is the review. the pairing is very good.

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kdc_2017
Kids eat it without negotiating

my kids will not try most new foods. both of them ate this on toast without a single complaint. that is a miracle. buying again immediately.

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Tom
Nice on a fruit board

put a small ramekin of this on a fruit and cheese board. everyone reached for it. unexpectedly popular choice.

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tbaker_
Subscribed already

subscribed after the second jar. this is a monthly staple now.

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Amanda Choi
Used in baking

used this as a filling in almond pastry and as a swirl in banana bread. both were noticeably better with this than with generic almond paste.

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jsmith92
Not sweet enough for my kids

my kids wanted something sweeter. i liked it for myself but as a family spread it didnt work bc the kids asked for something else. flavor is good for an adult palate.

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Erica
My new pantry standard

I have gone through four jars of this in three months. It has replaced three other products I used to buy. That is the most efficient thing I can say about it.

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Jennifer Rodriguez
Ate some straight from the jar

i will not pretend i opened this for the first time and didnt eat four spoonfuls directly from the jar. i will not pretend that at all.

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ROBERT H.
Better than Nutella for me personally

i say this as someone who has eaten nutella my whole life. this is more almond forward, less sweet, lighter. it is not the same thing but it is better for me personally.

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Patricia W.
Toast every morning

toast every morning, this spread, and coffee. my morning is set. ive been doing it for two months.

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kdc_2017
apple slices pairing

cut apple slices for my kids as an afternoon snack and put a small dish of this alongside. they finished everything including asking for more apple slices just to use more of the spread. win.

Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.