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Pickled Dates with Litchi Creme 12 ounces pitted dates 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon 5-spice 1/4 cup apple cider or Calvados 1 small orange, thinly sliced Litchi Creme 4 ounces mascarpone, or softened cream cheese 4 teaspoons powdered sugar 12 canned litchis, finely minced 4 teaspoons liquid from litchi can 1) In a small bowl, toss dates with spices until evenly coated.  Pour over with cider or Calvados, and let soak for 1 hour. 2) In a 2nd bowl, beat together litchi creme ingredients until light and fluffy.  Spoon mixture into a piping bag fitted with a small nozzle. 3) P