Skins from litchi desserts (5)
I believe the answer is:
hides
'skins' is the definition.
('hide' can be a synonym of 'skin')
'from litchi desserts' is the wordplay.
'from' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'HIDES' can be found hidden inside 'litchi desserts'.
(Other definitions for hides that I've seen before include "Conceals - animal skins" , "Dressed skins of animals" , "Pelts" , "Conceals or takes cover" , "screens" .)