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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

Alivenci, plural form of alivancă, 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. The secret of its manufacture was passed during the Roman invasions. At that time, the Latin name used for this type of cake was placenta that was transmitted in Romanian culture.

For Saint Peter, the Moldovan prepare alivenci.

References

1. DEXon line
2. Roumanie le guide vert (in French). Michelin, cartes et guides. 2008. ISBN 9782067134980.

• Romanian pastries
• Moldovan cuisine
• Cheese desserts
• Maize desserts
• Custard tart