Baked custard is a dessert that is usually served after meals. It is relatively easy to prepare and all that needs to be done is boil the ingredients and bake in an oven to result in baked custard that is ready to be served. It can be made in a short duration of time thereby making it ideal for emergencies when a dessert needs to be prepared at the last minute. Baked custard is served hot and can be refrigerated and reheated depending on requirement. The biggest advantage is that baked custard goes well with a large number of dishes from various cuisines.