Guajillo powder is sweet and fruity with a light heat. Its accompanying flavor notes of pine, smoke, and tart berry, are complex but also subtle enough to complement foods versus overpowering other ingredients. It is often paired with the ancho and/or pasilla chile pepper in Mexcian cooking; it adds mild heat, flavor, and color to dishes. Its spicy sweet flavor is a favorite for combining with desserts in non-traditional ways. Try this spice in chocolates, or even on ice creams.