Sicilia

Gusta Pistachio Cream

4.5332 reviews

Pistachio cream from Sicily. 30% pistachio, zero preservatives.

$23.47

Purchase type
  • 30% Sicilian pistachio, no preservatives
  • Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
  • Free shipping over $75
Sicilian pistachio grove on volcanic terrain, dry stone wall, Mount Etna in the distance
Place
Sicily has the volcanic soil, the Mediterranean heat, and the long dry summer that pistachio trees want. The nut that grows here develops more oil and a deeper flavor than pistachios grown in cooler, wetter climates. This is what makes the cream taste distinctly green.
Stone mill grinding pistachios into cream, terracotta bowl, workshop window light
Process
The pistachios are milled into a smooth cream. Sugar, olive oil, and cocoa butter are blended in to give it spreadable texture and a measured sweetness. No preservatives. No artificial flavors. The cream separates slightly in the jar over weeks, as nut creams do. Stir it back.
Weathered hands sorting pistachios on a wicker tray, stone surface, Sicily
People
We work with a small family operation in Sicily that takes the pistachio from grove to mill. Single region, direct relationship. We visit once a year.

What's inside

Ingredients
Sicilian pistachios (45%), cane sugar, whole milk powder, sunflower oil, vanilla extract. No palm oil. No artificial flavors. No preservatives.
Contains
Pistachios, milk.

How to use it

Spread on brioche or fresh bread. Swirl into yogurt or ricotta. Use as a filling for pastries and cannoli. Stir into warm milk for a pistachio latte. Drizzle over vanilla gelato or panna cotta.

Made with Sicilian pistachios. The green color is the nut, not food dye.

Questions

  • Why isn't it bright green?
    Most pistachio products on the market are dyed to get that vivid color. This one isn't. The color you see is the actual color of milled Sicilian pistachios. It varies slightly jar to jar, harvest to harvest.
  • Is this the pistachio cream for Dubai chocolate bars?
    Yes, this is the filling. Spread it on a sheet of kataifi pastry, fold it into tempered dark chocolate, and chill. The texture and flavor are exactly what the Dubai bar calls for.
  • Why is the cream separating in the jar?
    The pistachio oils are separating from the solids. It happens in nut creams that don't use emulsifiers to lock the texture permanently. Stir it back together before each use. Nothing is wrong with it.
  • How is this different from pistachio butter?
    Pistachio butter is pure ground pistachio: unsweetened, grainy, dense. This is a cream: smooth, gently sweetened, blended with olive oil and cocoa butter for a spreadable texture. Different product, different use.
  • Is it sweetened?
    Yes. Sugar is the first ingredient. This is a dessert cream, not a health spread. If you want pure pistachio with nothing added, that would be pistachio butter.
  • How long does it last after opening?
    Refrigerate after opening and finish within a few weeks for best texture. Sealed, it keeps at room temperature.
  • Is it vegan and lactose-free?
    Yes to both. No dairy, no animal products.
  • How is this shipped?
    From our New York warehouse via Amazon fulfillment. In-stock orders ship in 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: 233 (70%)
  • 4 stars: 58 (17%)
  • 3 stars: 28 (8%)
  • 2 stars: 13 (4%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Brooke H.
Tiny luxury

Expensive for how quickly we went through it, but wow. Spread on warm toast it melts into this silky green-ish cream. I hid the jar behind the mustard because apparently I am that person now.

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na@amazon.com
Still on subscription

Still on subscription. Still happy.

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Maria
Could eat a whole jar

could eat a whole jar and honestly almost have

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mlewis7
Subscribed and don't regret it

Subscribed and don't regret it. This is a staple.

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Grace T.
Highly recommend

Highly recommend. The pistachio flavor is pronounced and real. Far better than what you find at a grocery store.

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na@na.com
Great product

Great product. Full stop.

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na@amazon.com
Good texture, real flavor

Good texture, real flavor, no weird aftertaste. I'll keep buying it.

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Chris
My review: buy it

my review: buy it. thats it.

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HENRY M.
A revelation on toast

A revelation on toast.

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na@amazon.com
The jar design

The jar design looks good. The product inside is better.

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derek_p9
Three stars, just okay

three stars. just okay. i wanted to love it and i dont. the texture is smooth enough, the flavor is fine. it just doesnt do anything for me. maybe pistachio cream isnt my thing. not a bad product, just not for me.

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Ben
Way better than grocery brands

way better than grocery brands. the gap is real.

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sunrise88
Wont stop buying it

wont stop buying it. thats my whole review.

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Susan T.
my kids say yes

My kids say yes. I say yes. That's two votes. We ordered two jars this time.

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na@amazon.com
Birthday gift, instant convert

Received this for my birthday from a friend who knows I like food stuff. I ate a third of the jar before my birthday dinner. My family finished the rest over the week. I ordered two jars the following Monday.

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na@amazon.com
Jar still in rotation

Jar still in rotation. No plans to change that.

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na@na.com
Dense but in a good way

Dense but in a good way. Thick, not runny. You don't need much.

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Rebecca L.
Great for baking

I've been using this as a filling in my homemade cookies and tarts and it holds up really well when baked. The pistachio flavor stays present even after going into the oven, which not all nut spreads manage to do. The sweetness level is perfect for baking because you have more control over total sugar. Highly recommend for anyone who bakes.

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na@amazon.com
Very good, limited complaints

Very good. Flavor is real. Price is what it is. Consistent quality. I have no meaningful complaints.

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Nathan P.
More pistachio than Nutella

More pistachio than Nutella. Less sugar than Nutella. Better than Nutella. Clear.

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na@amazon.com
Good for baking

Good for baking specifically. The flavor holds and it's not too sweet going in, which gives me more control.

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Grace T.
Great quality, confirmed

Great quality, confirmed across multiple orders.

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torianne_
Happy discovery

happy discovery. i wasnt looking for a new spread, i just saw this in my feed and took a chance. now its a staple.

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PHILLIP R.
Honestly expected more

honestly expected more from all the hype. the flavor is mild, the texture ok. maybe im comparing it to the wrong things but i left this jar feeling a little underwhelmed. i will say the sweetness level is better than grocery store options. just not the revelation reviews made it seem.

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Danielle R.
Special occasion spread

I save this for weekend mornings and special occasions during the week. It's an event every time.

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CAROL B.
Impressed by the quality

Impressed by the quality and the flavor. Not a complicated review: this is what pistachio cream should taste like.

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David Chen
A household essential

A household essential at this point. Has been for almost two years.

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Maria
Waffles.

Waffles. This. Done.

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na@amazon.com
Replaced all other spreads

Replaced all other spreads in my fridge. Just this now.

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na@amazon.com
Order it again

Order it again.

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Danielle R.
My go-to every morning

My go-to every morning. No plans to change that.

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na@amazon.com
Ordered four times

Ordered four times. Still going.

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STAN G.
My honest take after two jars

my honest take after two jars: good product but probably not 5-star material for my personal taste. the pistachio is mild and the sweetness is restrained, which some people love and i find a little underwhelming. nothing wrong with it at all, just not my flavor profile. good gift for someone who knows pistachio cream.

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CARL J.
Texture was off

texture was off for me. a little grainy, not the smooth velvet i was expecting from the price point. the flavor is fine but not remarkable. disappointing overall.

Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.