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.

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]