Step 1

Pit the cherries and cut them into pieces; distribute them on a tray and put them in the freezer for at least 4 hours.

Step 2

Heat the milk with 4 Tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla and the lemon zest. Once the milk comes to a boil, filter it and let cool. Then pour the milk into an ice cube tray and place in the freezer for 4 hours.

Step 3

Blend the cherries, the frozen milk and 3 Tbsp. sugar. Keep the gelato in the freezer until it’s time to serve.