What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheese poor, nice crackers (8)" mean?

The definition is "Cheese". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of POOR, + NICE = PECORINO; definition: "Cheese" The answer is Pecorino.

Cheese poor, nice crackers (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3029 | 12 Across | 2019-11-10 flower