What does the cryptic crossword clue "Roly-poly pudding for starters topped with fruit (5)" mean?

The definition is "Roly-poly". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. PLUM (synonym of "fruit") [first letter: "starters"] + P (first letter of "pudding"); definition: "Roly-poly" The answer is PLUMP.

Roly-poly pudding for starters topped with fruit (5)

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