Averie Cooks

Brownies:
-1 Preheat oven to 350F, line a 9x13-inch pan with heavy duty aluminum foil if desired for easier cleanup, and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
-1 To a very large microwave-safe bowl, add the cubed butter, chopped chocolate, and heat on high power for 90 seconds, or until the butter has melted and the chocolate can be stirred smooth. Heat for additional time in 15 seconds bursts if needed.
-1 Add the sugar and whisk to combine; mixture will seem thick and granular.
-1 Add the eggs and whisk to combine.
-1 Add the red food coloring, vanilla, and whisk (gently at first) to incorporate. Add additional food coloring as desired until the batter is as red as desired.
-1 Add the cocoa powder and stir to incorporate.
-1 Add the flour, salt, and stir to incorporate.
-1 Turn batter out into prepared pan; set aside.
Cream Cheese Swirl:
-1 Add the egg whites, cream cheese, sugar, and beat on high with a handheld electric mixer for about 5 minutes, or until cream cheese is totally smooth and mixture has fluffed up significantly in volume.
-1 Add the flour, vanilla, and beat to incorporate.
-1 Drop the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in heaping tablespoonfuls. It seems like there is a lot of the cream cheese mixture, and there is, but after swirling it into the brownies, and baking, it's just the right amount.
-1 Swirl gently using a knife to create a marbled effect. * (see note)
-1 Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes (I baked 42 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 30 minutes and I advise rotating your pan once midway through baking to ensure even cooking and browning. Because all climates, ovens, and ingredients vary, and because this is a big heavy pan of brownies, if yours take longer than 45 minutes, don't worry about it; bake until they are done in your oven without regard to what the clock says.