Alivenci, plural form of alivancă, is a traditional Romanian custard tart, from the province of Moldova made with cornmeal, cream cheese like urdă or telemea and smântână.A form of cheesecake was very popular at the Ancient times in 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.