White Chocolate-Oak Jars with Smoky Tea Shortbread

It does sound strange, of course: oak in a dessert. But it really is a delicious flavoring. You let the oak chips steep in the cream, giving it a light smoky, caramel-like flavor. Try for yourself; the sweet white chocolate can perfectly handle some smoke. And if you can’t find oak chips, or you feel like trying out something different, you can also use lapsang souchong or Earl Grey tea.