Add the almond flour, melted butter, and sweetener into a mixing bowl, then use a spoon or your hands to mix everything together until the texture looks like slightly damp crumbs that hold together when pressed between your fingers.

Transfer this mixture into your pie dish and press it down firmly using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass, making sure the base is even and compact so it doesn’t crumble later, then place it in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.

In a clean bowl, add the softened cream cheese and beat it well using a whisk or hand mixer until it becomes completely smooth, creamy, and free of any lumps, as this step is key for a silky final texture.

Slowly add the protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese while mixing continuously, ensuring everything blends evenly without forming clumps, and scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed.

In a separate bowl, pour in the heavy cream and whip it until stiff peaks form, meaning it should hold its shape when you lift the whisk, but stop immediately once it reaches this stage to avoid overwhipping.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, working slowly in circular motions to keep the mixture light, airy, and fluffy rather than dense.

Add the chopped cherries and carefully fold them into the mixture just until evenly distributed, avoiding overmixing so the filling stays smooth and visually appealing.

Remove the chilled crust from the refrigerator and spoon the prepared filling onto it, then spread it evenly across the surface and smooth the top with a spatula for a clean, bakery-style finish.

Evenly sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top, and if you like an extra creamy touch, add a light swirl of whipped cream for decoration.

Place the pie back into the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 30 minutes, or if you’re short on time, place it in the freezer for 5–10 minutes until the filling becomes firm and set.

Once fully set, slice the pie into neat portions using a sharp knife, wipe the blade between cuts for clean edges, and serve chilled to enjoy the best creamy texture and flavor.