Lemon Curd Tarts with Lemon Confit

The lemon is one of those ingredients that cries out to be included in a dessert menu, since acidity and sugar work in perfect harmony when balanced. Nothing beats a freshly baked lemon tart after lunch or a cone of lemon gelato after a fiery curry.

The culinary versatility of the lemon is renowned. In Much Depends on Dinner Margaret Visser writes: handy in size, available all year round, inexpensive, long lasting, and perfect