What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheese is extravagant in one of the Costas (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cheese". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OTT (synonym="over the top, “extravagant”") in RICA (synonym="“one of the Costas”, as in Costa Rica") = RICOTTA; definition: "Cheese" The answer is RICOTTA.

Cheese is extravagant in one of the Costas (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29578 | 25 Across | 2024-12-30 flower

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