The invention relates to an edible fat continuous spread comprising from 5 to 85 wt % fat and from 0.1 to 20 wt % plant sterol wherein the plant sterol is present in the form of elongated crystals. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of an edible fat continuous spread comprising plant sterol, said process comprising the mixing of a first mixture comprising triglyceride oil and plant sterol present in the form of elongated crystals with a second mixture comprising one selected from the group consisting of fat phase, water phase and mixtures thereof, to provide a third mixture.