Alivenci

Alivenci, plural form of alivancă,^[1] is a traditional custard tart, from the cuisine of Moldavia made with cornmeal, cream cheese like urdă or telemea and smântână.

TypeCustard tart

CourseDessert

Place of originRomania, Moldova

Region or stateMoldavia

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Alivenci

Type	Custard tart
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Romania, Moldova
Region or state	Moldavia
Main ingredients	Milk, cornmeal, cream cheese, smântână, eggs, butter

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A form of cheesecake was very popular in Ancient Greece.^{[citation needed]} The secret of its manufacture was passed during the Roman invasions.^{[original research?]} At that time, the Latin name used for this type of cake was placenta that was transmitted in Romanian culture.^{[original research?]}

For Saint Peter, the Moldovan prepare alivenci.^[2]