Sweet Potato Pie

Step 7 Cool the Pie

If you want a perfect-looking pie, you need to cool it slowly on a wire rack (to minimize uneven cooling through conduction via the bottom).  I always think, "it's cooler outside, so I should put the pie outside to cool."  This will result in a cracked pie, as shown.   Cool it slowly, and prepare for this to take 2 or 3 hours.