What does the cryptic crossword clue "Creamy centre of pecorino eaten by climber (5)" mean?

The definition is "Creamy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OR (synonym="OR") in IVY (synonym="climbing plant") = IVORY The answer is IVORY.

Creamy centre of pecorino eaten by climber (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29247 | 2 Down | 2023-12-07 flower

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