📋 Instructions

1. 1Heat the oven and pan — Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and set a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with the oil. Let the pan get hot for 2 minutes so the dumplings sear the moment they land.
2. 2Sear the dumplings — Arrange the frozen dumplings in a single snug layer in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, until the bottoms are light golden brown and release easily when nudged with a spatula.
3. 3Whisk the sauce — In a small bowl, whisk the garlic, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, heavy cream, and sesame oil until smooth. Taste and add a pinch of salt only if your soy sauce is low-sodium.
4. 4Pour and bake — Pour the sauce evenly over the dumplings, tilting the pan so it settles into the gaps. Transfer to the oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, until the sauce bubbles at the edges and a dumpling reads 165°F (74°C) in the center.
5. 5Add the cheese — Scatter the mozzarella over the top and return to the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown with bubbling edges.
6. 6Rest and finish — Pull the pan out and let it rest 5 minutes so the sauce thickens. Scatter the scallions over the top and serve straight from the skillet.